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ATLANTA: A struggle for HIGH cultural evolution

by A-Frog November 11, 2010

In the course of listening to artists talk about Atlanta’s art scene, a common question calls out, “Why is Atlanta’s art scene the way it is?” The Orly Field plane crash in Paris claimed the lives of 106 of Atlanta’s most influential art patrons in 1962, but what makes that such a significant event? We [...]

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Fake is Good?

by A-Frog November 11, 2010

It was a beautiful day and we had stopped t just to see what the city was like. Instantly, the camera came out and we were set off into a urban jungle of concrete and paint with interesting young people sporadically moving by on bicycles and walking. Their race and look was different than mine, [...]

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Heart, Havana and a touch of Alette’s ArtFormz

by A-Frog November 8, 2010

Should we stop or press on to the Western most Key debated Ilia and I as I programmed the Global Positioning Unit.  Miami would be much to pass up, but what could be there? The museum looks of a tired and aging collection much like that of my hometown in Atlanta.  Six minutes and we [...]

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an enigma of Musicology at The Red Light Cafe

by A-Frog October 24, 2010

James and Niki are a couple of my biggest fans.  They’ve helped and encouraged me in more ways that I could ever count.  They happen to be musicians and pretty amazing ones at that.  Recently, this regular (James McKinney) on the Grand Ole Opry and his fiancee have formed a new group called ‘The Night [...]

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de CODE of da neighbor

by A-Frog October 22, 2010

After a period of almost 2 years of not seeing my adjacent next door neighbor, I’ve begun seeing more of him and several of his five children.  Mr Abebe is a truly interesting man.  Where else can you lean over the hedges and have a conversation on world politics with a man who is and [...]

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The Chronicles of FrogShway issue #2

by A-Frog October 14, 2010

Monday was a GOOD day for the Shway as we met with Savannah College of Art and Design Alumni and Atlanta-area cartoonist, Allen Spetnagel. This is an exciting relationship for us because of Allen’s deep, deep skills at understanding the true essence of Shwayness. With style, charisma and all that is deeply winsome Allen brings [...]

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The POWER of Shway and a FREE FROGURINE CONTEST!!!

by A-Frog October 12, 2010

There are a few things that are meaningful in LIFe and SHWAY aims to expose those things n GRAND Shway-o-licious style. Hard work, pure motives and a passion for pleasing God are all apart of that spirit. This past week was a duesy. The Shway did five days of festivaling at two locations thanks to [...]

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A Renaissance of Hope….Fooooooore!

by A-Frog October 7, 2010

I’ve come to believe that we live in a world of cynicism.  Our heros have failed us in sports, government, religion and industry.  Who alone is left to depend on?  Who alone will keep a promise or commitment? In the process of launching Creative Servants for Cultural Renewal as an ‘official’ 501(c)3 non-profit, I get [...]

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An Investment of Belief…and Listening

by A-Frog October 6, 2010

From the time I was a young man, learning was a great passion of mine.  When I entered the world of corporate American, I followed the passion of the great names, Shaw Industries, Home Depot, Exel Logistics, First Baptist Church of Atlanta.  All of these organizations have a truly GREAT corporate reputation.  The pursuit of [...]

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ILIA VARCEV shows work at Perimeter College

by A-Frog October 6, 2010

I’ve known Ilia for about three years now.  I was introduced to him by fellow motorcycle enthusiast and photographer Dave Kaufman.  Dave said, I’ve got a guy you need to meet, so we went down to Kool Corner for a Cuban sandwich and swung around the corner on 14th St into a unmarked store front [...]

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